Minnesota Fishing season is almost here. Buy your license today!

Saturday, May 14 is the walleye, sauger, northern pike and trout-in-lakes opener for inland waters. Get your fishing license now so you’re ready to hit the water! Did you know you can buy your fishing license online and receive an electronic copy?

Bass also opens on May 14 for catch and release fishing in most of the state, and you can keep bass starting Saturday, May 28. Plus, you can fish for crappie, perch and sunfish right now if you have your 2022-23 license.

View the upcoming fishing seasons online.